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YV03 RZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,460 mi
Last recorded192,460 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 RZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 192,460 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 192,449 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 167,687 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear discs

Fail 8 Mar 2018 167,203 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense broken (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

rear discs

Pass 17 Mar 2017 150,922 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front roll bar links have slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2016 144,423 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 139,724 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 139,724 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 115,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 115,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 98,683 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rust on o/s/f flexy end

Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,822 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre cracking, wearing on outer edge and worn close to the legal limit

offside front tyre cracking

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 23 Feb 2012 87,822 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre cracking, wearing on outer edge and worn close to the legal limit

offside front tyre cracking

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2010 82,212 miles

cant open the nearside rear door !

Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,279 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 53,785 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,267 miles

n/s/f tyre side walls damage

Fail 23 Mar 2007 45,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inside edge worn to the off side rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,002 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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YV03 RZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV03 RZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YV03 RZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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